2019 FDSOA Annual Apparatus Specifications& Maintenance Symposium

January 21-23, 2019

Pre-conference – Sunday, January 20th (full day off site or half day on-site)Post-conference – Wednesday, January 23rd (full day off site)

Orlando, FL

FDSOA’s Annual Apparatus Symposium is the only conference dedicated to providing a better understanding of fire apparatus and ambulances to the emergency services industry. Presentations from leading industry figures, as well as apparatus and equipment manufacturers, provide the attendee with a wide range of factual data. Breakout sessions and networking events provide a forum for sharing personal experiences with your peers.

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided on Monday and Tuesday. Breakfast only on Wednesday.Breakfast and Lunch will be provided for both full day pre and post-cons.

Are your new specs current? Roger Lackore will offer updates on NFPA 1901, along with Ken Holland and Karl Beeman on OSHA updates. Register! www.fdsoa.org

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Pre-Conference OptionsSunday, January 20th, 2019

Mike Wilbur

Tom Shand

SPACE

Basics of Specifications Writing (4hrs)

SPACE

Buying a new fire apparatus can be overwhelming, expensive and compounded by evolving national standards. Tom Shand and Mike Wilbur are industry experts when it comes to helping you understand and write a fire apparatus specification for your department.

“Purchasing a piece of fire apparatus today can become a complex process of determining your department’s needs, meeting with manufacturers’ representatives, specification development and securing adequate financial support from your community’s purchasing authority,” said Shand.

The duo will also cover a host of purchasing options: using a nationally-recognized consortium, tagging on to a neighboring department’s contract or writing your own specification. Which is best, which is most cost effective and how do you make sure you actually get what you asked for? These and many other topics, issues and concepts will be covered in the fast paced, four-hour class.

Brian Brown

Fire Pump and Accessories with Proper Pump Testing (8hrs)

A sound vehicle and maintenance and testing program is important to government agencies of all sizes. Be it a volunteer, combination or career department, reliable vehicles and equipment in appropriate working order are essential to providing public services to the communities served in a professional and timely manner.

The instructors will cover fire pump and accessories theory and operation along with a dynamic hands-on experience to understand the current 1901 and 1911 testing standards. This is a great opportunity to learn about different brands and types of fire pumps, how to properly perform multiple tests along with hands on training!

This Precon will be held off-site.Transportation, continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

A Sample of what’s to come……….

Some of the Breakout Topics:

Post-Conference OptionsWednesday, January 23rd, 2019

Aerial Maintenance Class (8hrs)

The Eight Hour Aerial Maintenance Class is an EVT F5 Aerial Fire Apparatus Condensed Crash Course (no pun intended). The first four hours is in class review of the currently accepted NFPA and Manufacturer maintenance practices along with the different types of design and construction. The last four hours is hands-on getting dirty and delving into the most current NFPA maintenance and testing standards as they pertain to aerial design and maintenance.

Disney currently provides exclusive After 1PM and After 5PM Twilight Tickets and special discounted multi-day tickets to meeting & convention groups that are not available at our Ticket Windows. The multi-day tickets include an additional complimentary admission to an additional Disney experience like a day at a Water Park, or game of Mini Golf.

DISCOUNT:Below are the discounts that can be provided for Orlando. SuperShuttle Shared Ride: 10% OFF (1st passenger ONLY- second passenger automatic discount) NOT TOTAL ExecuCar Sedan: 10% OFFExecuCar SUV: 10% OFF

Transportation between the Orlando Airport and your Hotel. Discount covers Jan 17th-28th, 2019 and is in effect for booking now.To get a Fare Quote, go to SuperShuttle home page, and click Fare Quote

2020 Apparatus Specification and Maintenance Symposium

Planning ahead or working on your 2020 budget? 2020 Apparatus Specification and Maintenance Symposium will be held in Scottsdale, AZ.Monday-Wednesday, January 13-15, 2020 .(PreCons Sunday, January 12, 2020). Same hotel as 2018